knoebelcamper

You are lookin great! You are so right "bandster hell" and I sure as heck can't wait till the bandster hell pain goes away for ever!!!!!!

Thank you so much. Since I've never done this before, I don't know what to do and what is right for me. I guess I am my own guide from here on out since the professionals don't give a darn. I just can't beleive what he said. When I started, they said they would be a good support group, but they really want you to get answers elsewhere. Once the surgery is over, I'm pretty much on my own. He got his money and to hell with me. I haven't cried about anything yet, but when my husband told me what he said, I started crying. If I can't count on the surgeon (a freaken professional) who can I count on. I guess myself. Only, Im not the professional. Thanks so much for your input, it made me feel better.

I was banded yesterday and today I was having a lot of pain. I was assuming it was gas. However, I am extremely afraid I will get constipated. I had back surgery 12 years ago and I have been on a narcotic for as long. Well the surgeon that operated on my back never told me the narcotic he prescribed was constipating after I came home from the hospital and I got impacted bowels. I am so afraid this will happen again. So, just for safety and to feel secure, my husband called my surgeon who did the band surgery and asked him about the pain and was there anything that I might be able to take for constipation? I know there wouldn't be too many bowel movements due to the fact I am on a liquid diet, but I wanted to be prepared. My husband told him I was having pain. This was the surgeon's reply, "She shouldn't have any pain because I did it laproscopically." I take one narcotic in the morning and one in the evening before bed, a total of 10 mg's per day. The surgeon said to my husband "Isn't she on a ton of narcotics already?" "She shouldn't be having any pain." Well I have chronic pain in my back and I have noticed that other people are having some pain from the band surgery as well. Mine isn't excruciating or anything like that; however, it does hurt plus the back pain and I was just concerned about getting impacted bowels. Should I be upset at what he said. His bedside manner sucks! Please excuse me if I mispelled words. I don't feel like looking them up. Thanks. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Not feeling too bad. Of course pain in abdomen. I am so thankful to the Dear Lord above that I didnn't get sick. I feel like I could actually eat. I misread the instructions, I can actually start eating cream soup, cottage cheese, apple sauce in only 1 to 3 days depending how I feel. I don't have to stay on a clear liquid diet for a week. YIPPIE!!!!! I will be eatin some soup for either lunch or dinner tomorrow. Only can have small portions, but that's fabulous!!!!! I had second thoughts about this surgrey, but I have absolutely no regrets now. I feel happy. I can't wait till the soreness goes away though.

Don't beat yourself up. Let it go and now eat some good food that will fill you up. I think everyone does this every now and then, so just get back on track and don't worry. Feeling bad won't get you anywhere, but getting on track will. This may happen again, but don't let it happen too often. Exercise more when you eat this kind of food :frown: Best wishes to you!

I too am concerned about the same thing. However, I am going to try it. My surgery is tomorrow and I am excited. I too want to get those bad thoughts out of my mind that I might not lose the weight. It is a challenge and a new way of life. I need to get recipes that are nutritious. Both my husband and I are overweight. However, he can lose the weight easy compared to me. He also has diabetes and we both need to start eating healthy. I think that being concerned is normal for what we are going through. Hearing stories of the people who can't lose the weight. I am going to try and focus on the people who did lose the weight; one of which is a good friend of mine who is losing weight. I am going to pray that I lose the weight. That's all I can do. I am going to pray that I can learn to cook differently as well. That is important. Best wishes to you!

I am going for my surgery tomorrow and I too worry about not losing the weight. However, There are many people that have been successful. Nothing like this is a sure thing. It is a chance and a choice you have to take and pray or hope for the best. I had a friend who had it done and she is losing the weight she wants. She is very happy. Unfortunatelly, there is no way anyone can tell if you are going to lose the weight or not. But you won't know unless you try. I am going to take the chance and go through with it and pray that I lose the weight I want and need. I am doing this for other health reasons as well. I have sleep apnea and high blood pressure and it was getting worse. I needed to do something and I just pray that this is the "right" something. Best wishes to you. It is a very hard decision. My thoughts will be with you.

Well, tomorrow is the day. I am afraid of the pain. I've had other surgeries and I guess the pain doesn't last too long. I am so glad this will soon be over and I can start my new life. I really pray that all goes well and there are no problems. Hope everyone is doing ok. Let me know if you want.:cursing:

Well, tomorrow is the day. I am a little afraid. I am excited too. I drank that horrible castor oil and nothing much happened yet. I am going to call the doctor and ask if something is suppose to happen by now. I am so glad this is soon here. It truly is a long journey. I know it is a lifetime journey, but just to get to the point in which I can start eating real foods again (health foods), I am so excited. I don't really enjoy sweets, so it won't be too difficult for me as far as they go. I love fresh fruit, which is out of season now. However, I am so hungry now just for some food. I feel like I will never drink liquids again. I am totally, totally sick of them!!!!!!!!!!!!

Before you know it your surgery date will be here. Mine is this Friday and I thought it would never get here. It is a long journey, but a great one and worth the wait!

Yes, I'm 54, April I will be 55. My health overall started drastically going down hill in the past year. I have sleep apnea and have to wear a cpap machine to breath. My knees hurt all of the time, which they never did before and I lost my job which caused my health to spiral downhill even worse. My doctor suggested band surgery and I have beautiful grandchildren that I want to grow up with, so I started my journey immediately. My surgery date is this Friday. Only 3 days to go. I am excited and I can't wait till I can eat some tasteful food again. I'm so hungry for food. I'm on a liquid diet right now. I could have a few veggies and certain fruit.

Thanks to all who replied back about the soft food. Lots of good ideas.

My surgery is this Friday. I am not a December bander, but I just wanted to say best wishes to you. I am very excited to start my new life as I'm sure you are too. I just can't believe the first time my doctor suggested this months ago and now I am 3 days from the actual sugery. Dec. 1st is right around the corner. Hope all goes well!

Great! Keep up the good work! My surgery date is this Friday. I've lost 12 pounds. I can't wait till surgery.

I was there too. My surgery date is this Friday. I am so anxious and so much want to get this all over with so I can start my new life. I have lost 12 pounds so far. I can't wait. I'm sure you are very excited. Don't worry, the time will be here before you know it. Best wishes to you.

What are the circumstances if you don't go to the doctors? What will happen if it gets worse. And yes, you should be very proud of your size? You came a long way and a little set back will not hurt you. Best wishes!

After surgery, I would like to know what soft food people started eating first. I know some ate baby food, but I am trying to get lots of ideas.

Yes, getting closer to my surgery date which is this Friday. I am getting nervous too. It is scary, but I am getting excited I'm back on track with my liquid diet. I was pretty down because I am so hungry, but I must remember this is only temporary. I hope I have no problems with surgery.

I lost 12 pounds so far. YIPPIE!!!

Did anyone have to drink castor oil the day before their surgery? I am afraid I won't get it down. As soon as it touches my tongue, I'm afraid I will throw up.

Did any of you (day before surgery) have to drink castor oil? I am not sure I will be able to do that. My taste buds are so sensitive and I am afraid that as soon as it hits my tongue, it will be back up again. It won't mix with anything because it is oil.

You are the only one so far that has said you had to get a UGI test and drink foul liquid. Does everyone have to do this? Also, did anyone (day before surgery) have to drink castor oil. I am not sure I will get it past my tongue before it comes back up. Why is everyones instructions so different for the same surgery?

I too had trouble with the protein powder I was given. About my 3rd day I informed the nurse that I could no longer drink it because I was gagging. I can't stand sweet stuff. I am not a candy, donut, cakes or cookies lover that much so I knew if this stuff was sweet, I would have problem. She told me to mix it with skim milk instead of water so I did. She told me to contact her back if it didn't help. It didn't help so I contacted her back and I got no reply back. That was 3 days ago. So, I went on this site to ask people what they drank and someone suggested Atkins protein drink. I got it and it isn't bad. At least it isn't thick. I can drink it down easily. I lost 10 pounds and it is only my 6th day. They have me on it for 12 days instead of 14. What is so frustrating, so many people drank so many different things for the same exact surgery. You'd think it would be the same for everyone. Let me know how you are doing. I know what it is like to have trouble. I truly hope you do well.

I get banded this friday. I am on my 6th day of the diet. I've lost 10 pounds so far. I join you in "our" journey.

Oh yea dwright, I too am frustrated about doing this to control my urge for eating, but I sometimes think it is genetics and getting older doesn't help either. I have major back problems. I had back surgery 12 years ago and it didn't really help. I have chronic pain and this excess weight isn't helping. I recently had to get on a CPAP machine because I have sleep apnea. My health has gone down hill so much in the past year and I am only 54 years old. Remember though, this is not the easy way out. It is very hard. What we have to go through will be a new way of life and this is only a tool that will help us get to the point of good health. Dont feel too bad about the control. Just think of it as getting better and having a better life. It doesn't matter how you get a better life, just so you get one. Best wishes. Keep in touch!!!